TV picks for March 24: Alan Arkin, "The Mindy Project," "Real Sports"
March 24, 2015 at 6:00AM
"Alan Arkin: Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival" gives one of our finest comedic actors a chance to comment on some of his greatest roles. Stick around after the one-hour interview for a broadcast of 1979's "The In-Laws," in which Arkin and Peter Falk have a ball playing off each other. 7 p.m. TCM
She's having a baby
Network resistance to airing reruns means a lot of series are wrapping up early this season. That includes "The Mindy Project," which has hit some creative bumps since the title character got pregnant. Unfortunately, single Mindy is funnier than engaged Mindy. 8:30 p.m. KMSP, Ch. 9
Back to school
Bryant Gumbel recently told reporters that his biggest concern when it comes to sports is how the NCAA is treating student athletes. No surprise then that a new episode of "Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel" focuses on that very subject, with an emphasis on injuries and mental health. 9 p.m. HBO
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